As a Hawaii wedding & elopement photographer, I’m lucky to get to document the various wedding styles that couples use as inspiration. It’s always fascinating seeing what each couple has planned and then executing their dream and turning it into their gallery. When Nancy & Jesse were inquiring, they explained how they really loved the …
Nancy & Jesse’s Mid-Century Modern Hawaii Elopement Read More »
With the winter season in full swing, more and more couples are choosing to ditch a traditional wedding and opt for an adventurous destination wedding instead. Scout and Whit have a love like none other; it’s young and live, giddy and full of excitement. Getting to know and work with this couple was an adventure- …
Dillingham Ranch Destination Wedding, North Shore, Hawaii Read More »
It’s a sad reality that the majority of weddings can create a substantial amount of unnecessary waste. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand the number of items thrown away- despite being in reusable condition. The average wedding produces hundreds of pounds of waste and generates 63 tons of carbon dioxide emissions! Luckily, Hawaii is …
This summer has been a whirlwind!! It seems like I’m shooting a new session every two days- I can’t complain, though; there’s something about the summer months that give photos a unique charm. Many may also see the summer as wedding season- usually the busiest time of year for photographers! With elopements scheduled left, right, …
Hayden and Madeline’s story is so unique. They’ve known each other since junior high and eventually started dating! During a previous trip to Hawaii, the two hiked the top of the Lanikai pillbox, and there Hayden proposed. When I asked the couple why they chose to elope, their response was quite simple: they didn’t want …
Hayden + Madeline’s Coastal Hawaii Adventure Elopement Read More »
Time for some real talk- traditional weddings are losing their appeal. Yes, they may be fun but in reality they are extremely stressful to plan, they can get expensive and oftentimes they are more centered on pleasing the guests than being focused on the bride + groom! Now, don’t get me wrong- I still think …
So, you’ve decided to elope! You’ve picked Hawaii as your dream adventure elopement location. Time is coming closer and you realize that you are lost on where to start packing. What do I bring? How much should I bring? Do I really need this + that? I get it! Elopement can be overwhelming, especially when …
The Ultimate 5 Step Packing Checklist For Your Hawaii Adventure Elopement. Read More »
Let’s talk about a topic that I don’t see written about often: choosing florals for your adventure elopement! There is so much you have to take into consideration when hiring a florist to create your elopement bouquet + any other floral pieces for your celebration. I interviewed Jess of Puakaie Floristry, a Hawaii wedding florist, …
Elopement Bouquet 101: Choosing Florals for Your Elopement Read More »
Some of the biggest questions I hear from engaged couples: should we elope? Why should we have an elopement vs. wedding? Is eloping right for us? More and more couples are opting to elope-partly due to the pandemic, and partly due to re-thinking the wedding day experience for the couple. It’s forced couples to re-evaluate …
7 Reasons to Elope: Having an Elopement vs. Wedding Read More »
